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Method and a converter topology for ensuring charge and discharge through a coil so as to allow simultaneous and independent charge and discharge thereof

US6072307A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1998
Grant dateJun 6, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S505/87
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and converter topology for ensuring charge and discharge of electric current to a coil so as to allow simultaneous and independent charge and discharge thereof, particularly suitable for a superconducting coil and showing an increase in power transfer by a factor of up to two as compared with prior art converters.

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